call the turn
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Nixon has often called diplomacy his "strong suit," the field in which he will "call the turn," and does not need another John Foster Dulles.
From Time Magazine Archive
New Dealers Pearson & Allen began at $25 a week apiece, were soon cozy enough with the Democrats to call the turn of New Deal cards.
From Time Magazine Archive
Many critics call the turn by glibly referring to The Sea Gull as a tragedy of frustration.
From Time Magazine Archive
"I'll bet I can call the turn, eh, Jack?"
From L.P.M. : the end of the Great War by Barney, J. Stewart (John Stewart)
Win groats, and wax elate; But we throw loaded dice with Death, And call the turn on Fate.
From Songs from Vagabondia by Hovey, Richard
